News - Roscommon
Post-mortem to take place on body of Roscommon man who died in workplace accident
He ran a successful tyre business in the area and was highly regarded throughout the region.
Jul 20, 2024 09:16
Three men launch appeal against convictions over attack at repossessed Strokestown house
Their trial heard that a group of armed men smashed their way into a house at a recently repossessed rural property at Falsk, just outside Strokestown, Co Roscommon at around 5am on December 16, 2018.
Jul 19, 2024 18:16
Man who died in accident in Co. Roscommon named locally
The 50-year-old ran a tyre business in the area, called Pat McCrann Tyres.
Jul 19, 2024 13:34
Man in his 40s dies in tragic accident in Frenchpark, Co Roscommon
He was working on the family farm on Sheepwalk, Frenchpark, when a tyre exploded.
Jul 18, 2024 23:32
Former Taoiseach to deliver key note speech at Percy French Festival
Mr Ahern will deliver a speech titled' 'Towards a vision for a New Ireland in the current landscape'.
Jul 18, 2024 09:24
Two parish priests in Longford and Roscommon to retire, as replacements announced
Fr Patrick Lennon will retire as the parish priest in Dromard, in north Longford, after almost six years having been appointed in September 2018.
Jul 17, 2024 17:17
Roscommon councillor calls for 'variable' speed limits outside schools
Fianna Fáil councillor Sean Moylan wants lower speeds enforced during drop off and collection times.
Jul 17, 2024 13:17
Planning application resubmitted for new running track in Co. Roscommon
Lisnamult Community Enterprise had originally submitted a planning application but withdrew it last month.
Jul 17, 2024 11:13
Go ahead for new national space museum in Roscommon
The Museum would be the home of space education and exploration in Ireland with an interactive space museum and virtual reality space mission.
Jul 17, 2024 08:13
Roscommon and Leitrim 'held back' by lack of investment, according to report
Investment in transport, health, education, housing and energy is way behind other areas of the country and the continent.
Jul 16, 2024 15:18
Campaign to keep popular local priest intensifies in South Roscommon
It comes as the Bishop of Elphin confirmed recently that Fr Michael Hickey would return to his order in Dublin after seven years in Roscommon.
Jul 16, 2024 13:25
Local councillor says overgrown verges causing havoc for road users
Fine Gael's Gareth Scahill says the issue has been raised with him a number of times since his election last month.
Jul 15, 2024 17:28
Fundraising appeal for Tori Towey has raised over €6,000 so far
Tori returned home last Thursday after the Dáil was told she was subjected to domestic violence in Dubai.
Jul 15, 2024 08:48
Well-known British singer ties the knot with Roscommon woman
Many social media stars and TV personalities have been congratulating the happy couple across the British singer's social media platforms.
Jul 14, 2024 13:00Shannonside Newsletter
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